Ingres database server 2.6 symlink

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Ingres database server 2.6. This affects an unknown function. Executing a manipulation can lead to symlink. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2007-3337. In addition, an exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Ingres database server 2.6 (Database Software) and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown function. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a symlink vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-61. The product, when opening a file or directory, does not sufficiently account for when the file is a symbolic link that resolves to a target outside of the intended control sphere. This could allow an attacker to cause the product to operate on unauthorized files. As an impact it is known to affect integrity. CVE summarizes:

wakeup in Ingres database server 2006 9.0.4, r3, 2.6, and 2.5, as used in multiple CA (Computer Associates) products, allows local users to truncate arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the alarmwkp.def file.

The bug was discovered 06/21/2007. The weakness was presented 06/25/2007 by Chris Anley with NGSSoftware (Website). The advisory is shared for download at supportconnectw.ca.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2007-3337 since 06/21/2007. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available.

A public exploit has been developed in Python. It is possible to download the exploit at securityfocus.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 1 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product. Furthermore it is possible to detect and prevent this kind of attack with TippingPoint and the filter 11560.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (35002), Exploit-DB (30224), SecurityFocus (BID 24585†), OSVDB (37485†) and Secunia (SA25756†). See VDB-37409, VDB-37407, VDB-37401 and VDB-85865 for similar entries. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Symlink
CWE: CWE-61 / CWE-59
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
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Access: Public
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: supportconnectw.ca.com
Researcher: Chris Anley
Organization: NGSSoftware
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2007-3337 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2007-3337
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-37408
X-Force: 35002
SecurityFocus: 24585 - Ingress Database Server Multiple Remote Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 25756
OSVDB: 37485 - Ingres Database wakeup Utility Symlink Arbitrary File Truncation
Vulnerability Center: 15448 - Ingres Database Vulnerability Allows Unauthorized Modifications, Low
Vupen: ADV-2007-2288

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Created: 03/15/2015 15:58
Updated: 07/20/2019 21:26
Changes: 03/15/2015 15:58 (72), 07/20/2019 21:26 (3)
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